Veterans from The Villages Take Their Honor Flight
Growing Bolder was honored to join 66 veterans, their guardians, and other volunteers for a recent one-day mission to our nation’s capital.
All World War Ii Stories
Military Legend Shares His Memories of D-Day
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Raaen enjoyed a long and distinguished military career that included excelling at West Point, storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. Now 93, he doesn’t like to look back but he knows it’s important to preserve his stories for history. He shares his remarkable memories.
Ernie Andrus
World War II vet Ernie Andrus is 91 years old and always looking for a new adventure. So he’s currently running — yes, running! — across the country on a mission to preserve an important battleship and return it to Normandy Beach.
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk is a true American pioneer. She shares the fascinating story of how she rose through the ranks, from registered nurse to becoming the nation’s first rear admiral. Now 94, she’s still as passionate and engaged as ever.
James Huger
In his 97 years, Dr. James Huger has broken barrier after barrier of racial discrimination. From being among the first African-American soldiers to integrate the Marines to his friendship with Dr. King, he shares his incredible stories.
Joanie Schirm
Joanie Schirm is a retired CEO who, in many ways, represents the new face of retirement. She’s still learning, still growing, still active in her community and still working. Only these days, she’s working on a passion project — genealogy.
Tuskegee Airmen: Leaving a Legacy
The Tuskegee Airmen have been immortalized for their heroism in WWII. They fought two wars, one against the Axis powers, the other against prejudice at home. Fewer than 50 Red Tail pilots are alive today, so we jumped at the chance to meet three.
Ken Hechler
For decades, Ken Hechler has served his country and witnessed the biggest moments in history. He interrogated Hitler’s top commanders before Nuremberg, marched with Dr. King on Selma and taught alongside Einstein. Now 97, he’s still making history.
Meet the Doctor-Inventor Who Changed the World
Dr. Eugene Jewett was a Cornell and Harvard-educated physician with a passion for engineering. His inventions not only saved his patients but forever changed orthopedic care around the world. His passion for giving back and innovating will inspire.
Forrest Bird
His device for newborn babies has saved millions of lives over the past couple decades. Inventor and aviator Forrest Bird kept coming up with new ways to change the world well into his 90s.
Artist Finds His Purpose Creating Irrefutable Evidence of The Holocaust
Artist Bob Sutz is a messenger for beautiful people filled with horrific memories. Sutz is creating what he calls irrefutable evidence of one of the darkest chapters in human history — the Holocaust.
WWII Vet’s Final Mission: Preserving Women’s History
Betty Wall was one of a handful of female pilots in World War II. After the war, she thought that part of her life was over. But then she realized she owed it to her friends — and herself — to make sure we never forgot about their contributions.